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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Balroglanis Macracanthus

Balroglanis macracanthus Porto, 2000
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balroglanis Macracanthus (Balroglanis macracanthus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Balroglanis macracanthus
Authority
Porto, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
13 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Balroglanis
Balroglanis
Species
Balroglanis Macracanthus
Balroglanis macracanthus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 37. First nuchal plate absent; the supraoccipital bone sutured to the 2nd nuchal plate. First dorsal fin spine elongated, 28-35% SL. Coracoid process covered with skin, not visible externally.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balroglanis Macracanthus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balroglanis Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balroglanis Macracanthus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Negro River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
13cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Porto, 2000

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